Curragh Racecourse

#1181 among destinations in Ireland

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The Curragh Racecourse -- usually referred to as simply the Curragh -- is one of Ireland's most important Thoroughbred racecourses. It is situated on the Curragh plain in County Kildare, between the towns of Newbridge and Kildare. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°9'53"N, 6°51'22"W

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Curragh Racecourse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, Irish National Stud, Kildare Cathedral.

2.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
St Conleth's Park
70 min walk • St Conleth's Park, a cornerstone of community sports in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland, stands as a testament to the enduring passion for Gaelic games in the region. This sports venue, primarily known for hosting Gaelic football and hurling matches, is the main...
2.7 miNE
Town, City hall
Newbridge
70 min walk • The town hall in Newbridge, Ireland, is the administrative and cultural heart of this developing town located in County Kildare. It is a modern facility that reflects the dynamic growth of the region and serves as a meeting place for the local community and a...
2.3 miSW
Farm, Garden, Park
Irish National Stud, Kildare
60 min walk • The Irish National Stud is a Thoroughbred horse breeding facility in Tully, Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland. It was formally established by incorporation on 11 April 1946 under the National Stud Act, 1945 and is owned by the Irish Government.
2.3 miW
Gothic architecture, Church
Kildare Cathedral, Kildare
60 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. Brigid, Kildare in Kildare, County Kildare is one of two cathedrals in the United Dioceses of Meath and Kildare of the Church of Ireland in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.
4.5 miN
Archaeological site
Hill of Allen, Kildare Village
115 min walk • The Hill of Allen is a volcanic hill situated in the west of County Kildare, Ireland, beside the village of Allen. According to Irish Mythology it was the seat of the hunter-warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Fianna.
2.8 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Riverbank Arts Centre
72 min walk • Riverbank Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary arts centre in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. Located close to the M7 motorway, the Riverbank Arts Centre also has a café.
2.3 miW
Forts and castles
Kildare Castle, Kildare Village
58 min walk • Kildare Castle is a ruined castle located at Kildare in County Kildare, Ireland. Built in the 12th century as a motte and bailey castle by Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke. The remains of a tower are the only above ground remains of the castle.
2.5 miW
Cemetery, Ruins, Gothic architecture
Grey Abbey Vets, Kildare
65 min walk • Grey Abbey is a ruined abbey in County Kildare, Ireland. It was run by Franciscan friars.
4.8 miSE
Archaeological site
Dún Ailinne
122 min walk • Dún Ailinne is an ancient ceremonial site on the hill of Cnoc Ailinne in County Kildare, Ireland. It is southwest of Kilcullen, near the N78 road to Athy. It is a large circular enclosure covering most of the hilltop; about 13 hectares.
5.7 miS
Town, Archaeological site
Curragh
145 min walk • The Curragh is a flat open plain of almost 2,000 hectares of common land in Newbridge, County Kildare.
2.6 miE
Visitor center, Museum
Newbridge Silverware
66 min walk • Newbridge Silverware is a designer and producer of jewellery, homeware and giftware products.